Bargnani went down with a calf injury and receives sporadic production from most of its main options. DeMar DeRozan continues to struggle shooting the ball, while Amir Johnson and Ed Davis have been non-existent at times this season. The Raptors' most...

“I know that’s a nebulous word but being in position where you are supposed to be when the ball is on the floor. Impacting the ball on pick-and-rolls, we have lost that focus in the search of trying to score points.” Despite playing on a very weak...

“We can’t let our culture erode by not coming out and performing each and every night.” Here’s the latest train of thought with Tank Nation: They say it’s time to trade the Raptors’ starting point guard Jose Calderon, for draft picks or prospects or...

Raptors' Jose Calderon battles for the ball with Charlotte Bobcats' Reggie Williams (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, February 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch) TORONTO - When listening to Naughty by Nature is the high...

Toronto had a one-point lead going into the fourth period, but trailed by two as the final minute began. Diaw hit a jumper with 43 seconds left that gave Charlotte a 94-90 lead and White's layup with 16 seconds remaining pushed the Bobcats in front 96-91.

Today’s play of the day reveals this weeks best alley-oop! Jose Calderon connects with DeMar DeRozan! Crazy!!!! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: deal of the day See the list of winners from the 2012 GRAMMY Awards. The GRAMMYs can...

Toronto coach Dwane Casey said Friday he wants guard Jose Calderon to shoot more, especially when he comes off screens for open jumpshots. Calderon has drained at least 57 percent of his attempts from the field in each of his past four games to bump his...

Knicks when he drilled a straight-away 3 pointer with little time on the game clock. People freaked out. But HoopIdea was watching with an eye not only on Lin, but on Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, who didn’t call timeout and let the play develop. What he...

Lin of the New York Knicks attempts to drive past Raptors guard Jose Calderon at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday. Nike is reportedly in the midst of coming out with a special Jeremy Lin shoe. RICK EGLINTON/TORONTO STAR They’ll surely have springy...

Toronto, meanwhile, enters tonight's tilt having lost three in a row after a 113-106 setback to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 29 points and Jose Calderon added a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists as...

The Raptors hold an edge in every relevant category except for assist rate, although on a player-by-player basis the match-up doesn’t look quite as dominant. Point Guard: Kemba Walker will give Jose Calderon trouble defensively, but Jose is smart...

Without him, this team will fall even further off the playoff pace as DeMar DeRozan continues to underwhelm after the multitude of breakout projections before the season started. Other than Bargnani, there really isn't anything to get excited about on...

Overview: This may be the Bobcats' best shot at a win until facing the Pistons after the All-Star Break. Once an offense-heavy squad, first-year Raptors head coach has turned the team more defensive-minded, amazingly. The starting backcourt of Jose...

Radio: WFNZ-AM 610 Matchup to Watch Jose Calderon vs. Kemba Walker/D.J. Augustin: Calderon is turnover-prone, but he attacks the defense in a way that demands great footwork to counter in these times when you're not allowed to touch the ball-handler. ...

Kemba Walker/D.J. Augustin: Calderon is turnover-prone, but he attacks the defense in a way that demands great footwork to counter in these times when you're not allowed to touch the ball-handler. The Raptors have been without center Andrea Bargnani,...

While Shumpert is also sixth among rookies in points, he's a game changer when the other team has the ball. Witness Tuesday night, when the Knicks and Lin were getting abused by Raptors point guard Jose Calderon (25 points through three quarters). ...

Calderon high-tens teammate DeMar DeRozan during Wednesday night's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. (REUTERS) That’s not a bad thing. The Raptors could do a lot worse than try to emulate the Spurs, winners of four titles since 1999, the owners of 13...

After redeeming themselves against the Oilers, is a trade for Rick Nash about to shake up the Maple Leafs, should the Raptors trade Jose Calderon, what athletes of the past captured the attention of the world like Jeremy Lin and has Rory McIlroy ruined...

AT TORONTO Air Canada Centre TIPOFF: 7 p.m. TV: TSN2 RADIO: FAN590 WEB : Join The Star’s Doug Smith for an in-game blog beginning at 7 p.m. and offer your comments and questions. PROBABLE STARTERS Charlotte: Kemba Walker, Reggie Williams, Corey...